Frequently Asked Questions

City of Ryde’s 2025 West Ryde Easter Celebrations will be held on Saturday 12 April, from 9am to 3:30pm at Anzac Park, West Ryde.

Yes, the West Ryde Easter Celebrations is a free family-friendly event.

Lost property can be taken to the Information Booths. Items will be returned to their owners who are able to correctly identify the them. Any items that are not claimed will be taken back to the City of Ryde offices. After the event, you can contact Customer Service on 9952 8222 to collect your lost property.

Let’s hope this doesn’t happen, but if you do find a lost child or lose your child, go immediately to the Information Booths or St John's tent. Staff will work with security and police to reunite lost children with their carers as soon as possible.

There are wrist bands available at the Information Booths for you to write your contact details and secure on your child’s wrist.

We also recommend you plan a meeting point with your children in case they become separated from you.

Please note that adult supervision is required at all children activities by carers.

The City of Ryde Events team will monitor the weather leading up to the event and will notify the public of any updates via the City of Ryde website and social media pages.

West Ryde train and bus stations are located near the event and we encourage everyone to travel via public transport where possible. Visit the online Trip Planner to organise your journey from start to finish.

A section of Wattle Street will be closed from 7pm Friday 11 April until 7pm Saturday 12 April.

If you have any questions in relation to event road closures and how they may affect you please contact Customer Service on 9952 8222. 

Yes, there will be several performances on stage, located in Anzac Park and a singing competition from 12.30pm.

For more information, refer to the Performer Schedule.

To participate in the West Ryde Easter Celebrations Singing Competition, you will need to register via the online form.

There will be a huge variety of activities for the kids to enjoy, including carnival rides, free face painting and crafts, petting zoo, pony rides and much more!

For more information, visit the Rides and Activities page.

An all-rides wristband can be purchased from the information stall for $30 which includes access to all rides and entry into the animal farm (excluding pony rides and games).

Single ride tickets and animal farm entry can be purchased for $10.

Pony ride tickets can be purchased directly from the pony ride supplier.

The first 500 people to purchase a wristband will receive a free Easter Gift Bag. Only card payments will be available to purchase ride wristbands and tickets.

Pony ride tickets can be purchased directly from the pony ride supplier. Rides cost $12 for a small pony and $18 for a large pony. Weight and height restrictions may apply.

There's a variety of competitions leading up to the event and on the day. For more information, visit our Competitions page.

• Suitable clothes for weather on the day
• Reusable water bottle and bag
• Sunscreen, hats and UV-protected clothing
• Debit/credit card

City of Ryde is committed to a sustainable environment and West Ryde Easter Celebrations is designated as a ‘Waste Wise Event.’ We encourage festival attendees to bring their own bags and re-useable water bottles as no plastic water bottles or plastic bags can be sold at the event. A water station will be available across the day found within the park.

Yes, this event is open to all age groups.

Yes, small to medium size dogs are allowed within the event area. Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times and are the responsibility of the owner to ensure they do not impact other attendees' experience.

Yes, there will be food trucks and a BBQ stall at this event for you to purchase hot food and desserts.

Yes, you may bring your own food. Please make sure you discard all your rubbish at the end of the day.

No, there will be no ATMs onsite to provide cash. Only EFTPOS will be available to purchase ride wristbands and tickets.

There will be limited seating on the day in front of the stage, including chairs and some tables.

No smoking or vaping is allowed onsite.

Yes, but please be considerate of where you are placing your pram to not obstruct walkways or view of entertainment for other patrons.

We will have a photographer at the event. Photographs taken at the event may be used in future for promotional purposes. 

The City of Ryde is committed to providing universal access to all of our events.

If you require further accommodations or information, you can contact the City of Ryde Events team at events@ryde.nsw.gov.au

If you have a mobility parking permit and require close access to the event, use our drop-off zone, entering Wattle Street via Anzac Avenue.

As parking is limited, we would recommend using public transport as your primary option.

Public parking is available at West Ryde Train Station, Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club, and on surrounding streets. Parking time restrictions apply.